'Up to him' - Erik ten Hag sends blunt message to exiled Man Utd forward Jadon Sancho after Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace

Sancho has been exiled by Ten Hag after claiming he was being made a "scapegoat" by the manager, who claimed his performances in training were not up to scratch. Since then, the England international has not played for the club.

Reports in Germany have since claimed that Sancho's gaming habits have resulted in limited sleep, and affected his time with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. Ten Hag opted against responding to such rumours, but he has claimed that the 23-year-old is in control of his own destiny at Old Trafford.

Sancho has deleted his Instagram account and the United boss was asked whether such a step could improve the forward's chances of returning to the team.

He said: "I don't know, it's up to him. I don't comment on players who are not available."

United return to Premier League action this weekend, against Crystal Palace.